Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Or the Harlem Shake? Planking? Lip Dubs? Another video meme has emerged to distract the Internet.
If you haven’t seen the Mannequin Challenge in your social media feeds or on your TV screen, then where have you been hiding?
In this latest viral video genre, groups of people are gathering and freezing themselves in place, often in elaborate poses and scenarios, as one camera-toting person walks through the scene to zoom in on the details. It’s goofy, it’s creative, it’s innocent fun. The fad has even hit The Singapore Women’s Weekly team:
It has also caught on with other Singaporeans. Here is a selection of the best local and overseas versions of #MannequinChallenge for you to enjoy:
Earlier this week, Singapore’s bowlers attempted the Mannequin Challenge. The idea was mooted by kegler Shayna Ng, who said she wanted to get in on the action after watching many videos online.
Even the former US Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, attempted the challenge aboard her campaign plane, and even got a celebrity to star in it with her!
Beyoncé, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, all Ex-Destiny’s Child members, sparked rumours of a reunion when they took part in the #MannequinChallenge. Coincidence or are they trying to tell us something?
Adele shared her epic attempt at the Mannequin Challenge and won the Internet in the process. She put her own creative spin on the viral video sensation. Check it out here:
This newly-wedded couple got their bridal party in on the action when they decided to inject a little fun into their traditional nuptials.
Even youth groups joined in on the fun! This one uploaded by The Heart of God Church claims to be the largest Mannequin Challenge in Singapore and does look like a mammoth feat accomplished doesn’t it?
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna created their own version of the popular Mannequin Challenge while in labour! Momager Kris Jenner was also in the video, which was shot just before Chyna’s gave birth to a daughter – Dream Renée Kardashian.
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres got in on the #MannequinChallenge in style with her guest, actor Warren Beauty.
(This story was first published by The Straits Times, Additional Reporting by Natalya Molok)